–by Ronald M. Johnson Among the individuals who played prominent roles in the building of the United States Capitol was … More
Tag: Montgomery Meigs
Constantino Brumidi: Immigrant or Refugee Pt. 2
We’re marking the anniversary of Brumidi’s birth by revisiting remarks from a 2015 celebration. See here for Part 1. –by … More
Constantino Brumidi and the Congressional Gold Medal
Last week we wrote about Aung San Suu Kyi receiving her Congressional Gold Medal on September 19, four years after … More
19th-Century Art in the 21st Century
Joanna’s recent interview with Rep. Jason Altmire put us on the trail of a bronze depicting a Native American. We … More